Feather removal

[Mark of WV]

I use Gold tip Traditional carbon arrows with 5" feathers using fetching tape.

Aside from scraping (which concerns me about possibly damaging the shaft) is there a solvent or solution that may make this process easier without harm to the arrow shaft?

Thanks,
Mark

[Bud B.]

Try hot water or steam.

[NoCams]

I think a hair dryer would work for you too.

[Mark of WV]

Thanks, certainly never thought of either of those options.

Best regards,
Mark

[Mike Vines]

goof off

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Both hair dryer and steam will work great. I have done both on Alumn arrows before I turned to woodies for My shafts. BTW, the hair dryer also works on woodies..

[magnus]

You should be able to just pull the feather off. Only need to worry about the glue dabs.

[Mark of WV]

goof off  

Yes, sometimes I am but there's no need are name calling.
 

[Scott357]

great ideas. I have lurked here for a long time but I never seem to need to post any questions because anything I need to ask is always answered before I ask it!

[bicster]

I use an electric space heater to remove my feathers. Most of my feathers have been reused at least once.

[Mark of WV]

You should be able to just pull the feather off. Only need to worry about the glue dabs.  

Because I use the fletching tape the "dab" is feather length and that's what requires the most scraping and potential damage.

Still love the fletching tape. Holds great and I can fletch a half dozen faster than I used to be able to do one.

Thanks,
Mark